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AFRICAN, KENYAN WEDDING MASK, MAASAI

$ 58.08

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Kenya
  • Condition: Most likely from the 1920s
  • Year: 1920s?
  • Character Family: Alien
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Material: wood, shells, fabric, metal, claws
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    AFRICAN WEDDING MASK POSSIBLY KENYAN, POSSIBLY MAASAI
    Handmade Ceremonial Wedding Mask.  Was purchased in Africa back in the mid 1990s.
    Mask is hand carved and embellished with metal (possibly tin), sea shells and large cat claws
    most likely lion.  Body of the mask is made of stuffed fabrics.  Obviously has some wear and
    tear due to age and use. (Please see photos) Measures approx 17.5" long and 11.5" at widest point.
    Great piece for any collector of African antiquities.